**Main Activities** + Drive, develop, and implement multi-year category plans for the assigned category, including demand aggregation, definition of buying channels, strategic relationship management, and supplier risk management. + Maintains knowledge of current trends, supplier capabilities, innovation, and changes within the technology landscape + Identify, develop and lead/support opportunities to optimize spend, reduce costs, mitigate supply risks, improve services, bring innovation and assure supply. + Leads or supports cross functional supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and RFx processes. + Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, “Should Cost” modelling, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). + Develops negotiation strategy, including targets for costs and key commercial/business terms. + Working in conjunction with Legal, drafts and negotiates key legal and commercial terms + Evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed. + Actively manages key supplier relationships in collaboration with the VMO, including resolution of issues and disputes. + Build relationships and work closely with the Procurement Business Partner(s), other Category Managers, and cross-functional teams to share and implement procurement strategies. + Leads or participates in supplier business reviews + Champions use of eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and R2P tools within category; leverages and utilizes eAuctions where appropriate + Acts as an ambassador of Procurement and a champion in the function for all Procurement policies, processes and tools to ensure compliance + Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures Fresenius procedures are adopted and followed + Drives the category management process to develop strategies that include diversity, sustainability, risk assessment, currency, and overall continuity, in alignment with business KPIs **Required** **Qualification, Experience and Critical Skills** 1) Education and qualifications required or expected + Bachelor’s Degree in either Technical or Business field + MBA and/or CPSM/CPM desired but not required + Strong Managership and effective business partnering capabilities – influence without authority + Requires ability to deal with ambiguity and the corresponding capacity to make decisions or recommendations based on potentially incomplete information + Experience with hands on analysis and data interpretation; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites required + Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills + Robust knowledge of the strategic sourcing and category management process + International experience a plus – working experience in different countries/regions/languages 2) Professional Experience + Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced/Master’s Degree desirable + Position is Remote and may sit anywhere however Fluency (spoken and written) in the English Language is Required. + 5+ years of procurement, contract negotiation and management experience + 1-3 years of experience with the latest procurement and contract management solutions + 2+ years of direct electromechanical category experience (PCBA, Cable Harnesses, Machined parts, Metal cabinets) + Project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from planning through implementation. + In-depth knowledge and understanding of contract terms and conditions, including DPA, GDPR, ESG and others. + Able to tailor communication and context across diverse geographic backgrounds and cultural settings + Able to negotiate the best possible terms with strategic suppliers that have a far-reaching impact on our business + Working in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment Key Knowledge/Skills + Project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from planning through implementation. + Managership of subcategories + Ability to collaborate and communicate with senior executives and stakeholders both internally and externally. + Critical thinking and decision-making skills with ability to understand opportunities, create value and solve complex problems. + In-depth knowledge and understanding of contract terms and conditions + Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Soft Skills/Learning Agility + Excellent communication and presentation skills including expectation management; assertive + Able to tailor communication and context across diverse geographic backgrounds and cultural settings + Able to work in and/or manage virtual, geographically dispersed, cross-cultural teams + Able to prioritize multiple initiatives/projects in a fast-paced environment + Able to negotiate the best possible terms with strategic suppliers that have a far-reaching impact on our business. + Able to develop relationships and build both a strong direct and indirect sphere of influence. + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; familiarity and knowledge of Agile ways of working